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| View Article | 5 a.m. | August 6, 2026 | ABC Local | Ducky Derby set to splash down in Chicago River Thursday for Special Olympics Illinois | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-ducky-derby-2026-annual-duck-race-splash-down-river-special-olympics-illinois/19634547/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands of rubber ducks will race down the Chicago River Thursday. The annual Ducky Derby is back to support Special Olympics Illinois. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][4] You can buy a duck at Pioneer Court at 10 a.m. until … |
| View Article | 5 a.m. | August 6, 2026 | ABC Local | FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine | https://abc7chicago.com/story/fda-approves-modernas-mrna-seasonal-flu-vaccine/19634596/ | The Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine on Wednesday. The vaccine, mFLUSIVA, is expected to be available for people 50 and older for the 2026-2027 respiratory illness season. "Flu remains a significant public health challenge, and mFLUSIVA provides an important new option for America's seniors. This … |
| View Article | 3 a.m. | August 6, 2026 | ABC Local | 'Camp Rock 3' star Malachi Barton reveals words of wisdom from the Jonas Brothers at Variety event | https://abc7.com/post/camp-rock-3-star-malachi-barton-is-honored-varietys-power-young-hollywood-shares-advice-jonas-brothers/19633881/ | LOS ANGELES -- Variety celebrated the hottest names taking the industry by storm at their 2026 Power of Young Hollywood event, presented by Disney+. Among the honorees were actors Malachi Barton (Rising Star Award) and Tyriq Withers (New Leading Man Award) along with Grammy-nominated musicians Tate McRae (Triple Threat Award) … |
| View Article | 1 a.m. | August 6, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Former Sky guard Ariel Atkins settles in as everything changes around her | https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/2026/08/05/former-sky-guard-ariel-atkins-settles-in-as-everything-changes-around-her | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] Nothing about Ariel Atkins’ fresh start with the Sparks has gone as planned. Not one thing. Kelsey Plum, the … |
| View Article | 1 a.m. | August 6, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Horoscope for Thursday, August 06, 2026 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/horoscopes/2026/08/06/horoscopes-today-thursday-august-06-2026 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] ## Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions after 6 p.m. (4 p.m. to 11:30 … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | NBC Local | Frequent e-bike, e-scooter crashes beg question of how transit can be made safer | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/frequent-e-bike-e-scooter-crashes-beg-question-of-how-e-transit-can-be-made-safer-for-young-people/3971235/ | A minor riding an e-bike was severely injured in a northwest suburb on Wednesday, just days after Chicago saw its third teen to be killed in a crash with a driver while riding an e-scooter this year. A juvenile of unknown age who was [ riding an e-bike was severely … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Nothing goes right for White Sox in shutout loss to Red Sox | https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/08/05/chicago-white-sox-boston-red-sox-sean-burke-sam-antonacci-sonny-gray-will-venable-fenway-park | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] BOSTON — Nothing is going right for the White Sox against the Red Sox, on the mound, in the … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Man charged in 2021 River North homicide | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/08/05/man-charged-2021-river-north-homicide-rashawn-ward | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] A man has been charged in the 2021 fatal shooting of a man in River North, according to Chicago … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | CBS Local | Abreu homers again, Gray gets 14th victory as Red Sox beat White Sox 4-0 for 7th straight win | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/boston-red-sox-beat-chicago-white-sox-4-0/ | Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games, Sonny Gray struck out eight in six innings for his 14th win, and the surging Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night. Boston has won seven straight, tied with Atlanta for the longest active streak … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | CBS Local | Mother speaks out after son's murder in south suburban Harvey | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/mother-speaks-out-after-sons-murder-in-south-suburban-harvey/ | The family of [ the man killed in a double homicide last week in south suburban Harvey ][4] said he was in the wrong place at the wrong time, helping a neighbor with a violent ex. Aaron Jones' family was stunned to learn he was shot and killed on July … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | CBS Local | Cyberattacks on water systems in 12 states prompt extra precautions in Chicago area | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-response-cyberattacks-water-systems-iran-hackers/ | Chicago area officials are taking extra precautions following a wave of cyberattacks on water and wastewater facilities in multiple states, including Michigan. Utility leaders explained what they're watching for here at home. [ Water systems in at least a dozen states have been hit by cyberattacks ][2] . It's sounding … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago drive-in hosts dog-friendly 'Air Bud' screening with sneak peek at sequel | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chitown-drive-in-air-bud-dog-friendly-screening/ | The movies have gone to the dogs. As part of a multi-city screening, ChiTown Drive-In hosted a dog-friendly screening of "Air Bud" with a sneak peek at the upcoming sequel "Air Bud Returns." Dog owners were able to bring their pets to watch the 1997 movie together. "We were like, … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | CBS Local | Inside CFD's Marine Unit: Rare look at the training and teamwork behind Chicago's water rescues | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/inside-look-chicago-fire-department-marine-unit/ | When someone falls into the Chicago River, jumps from a bridge, overturns a kayak, or becomes trapped beneath the surface, the Chicago Fire Department's Marine Unit is often among the first crews called to respond. CBS News Chicago was given rare access to the department's Marine Unit during a training … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | ABC Local | Community leaders call for accountability after Southwest Side street takeover | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-community-leaders-call-accountability-southwest-side-street-takeover-47th-cicero-avenue/19633041/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Southwest Side community organizer and a Chicago alderman are calling for action following a street takeover at 47th Street and Cicero Avenue, saying community involvement, technology and infrastructure improvements could help deter similar incidents. Video posted online shows a large crowd gathered at 47th Street and … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago lab owner pleads guilty in COVID-19 testing scheme tied to former Loretto Hospital executive | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-lab-owner-mohamed-sirajudeen-pleads-guilty-covid-19-testing-scheme-tied-former-loretto-hospital-cfo-anosh-ahmed/19633169/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago lab owner has pleaded guilty to conspiring with a former Loretto Hospital executive in a COVID-19 testing scheme. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][2] In a change of plea Wednesday, Mohamed Sirajudeen admitted to working with [ former … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | ABC Local | Portillo's laying off 18% of staff at Oak Brook headquarters | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-restaurant-news-portillos-laying-off-18-staff-oak-brook-headquarters/19633185/ | OAK BROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- Portillo's is laying off a large portion of employees at its corporate headquarters in the west suburbs. The restaurant chain said 18% of the staff at the Oak Brook offices are now gone. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | NBC Local | Man arrested with Molotov cocktails accused of possibly targeting suburban mosque | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-arrested-with-molotov-cocktails-accused-of-possibly-targeting-suburban-mosque/3971182/ | A 31-year-old man arrested over the weekend allegedly toting more than half a dozen Molotov cocktails in his backpack was possibly planning to threaten an Orland Park mosque, police said. It was about 2:55 a.m. Saturday when Mokena police officers spotted Hamed Alsaidi walking in the middle of 191st Street … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | NBC Local | Dolton board votes to move up curfew, set penalty in effort to curb teen gatherings | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/dolton-board-votes-to-move-up-curfew-establish-penalty-in-effort-to-curb-teen-gatherings/3971192/ | Village of Dolton Board of Trustees voted to move up a curfew and establish a fine for those who violate it at a meeting on Monday. The board voted to approve Ordinance No. 26-016 and in doing so amended the village's municipal code in an effort to crack down on … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | NBC Local | 23 states report drug-resistant fungus cases, including hundreds in Illinois | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/at-least-23-states-report-drug-resistant-fungus-cases-including-hundreds-in-illinois/3971196/ | Federal health officials say there have been more than 3,000 cases of a drug- resistant fungal infection reported in the U.S., including in Illinois. **[ According to the latest data from the CDC, ][12] ** at least 3,182 cases of a fungal infection caused by _Candida auris_ have been reported … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | August 5, 2026 | NBC Local | Bud Billiken Parade will step off for its 97th edition this weekend | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/bud-billiken-parade-will-step-off-for-its-97th-edition-this-weekend/3970972/ | Known as the nation’s largest African American parade, Chicago's Bud Billiken Parade will celebrate its 97th edition Saturday. Inaugurated in 1929, it is “one of the only spaces” where community members can celebrate African American roots in the South Side of Chicago, according to the [ parade’s website ][8] . … |